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Bonnie Broeren
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Feb 11, 2020

How I Almost Got Into a Fight With My Ophthalmologist

Him: “Hmmm, looks like your prescription has changed a tiny bit, from -4.5 to -5.5.” Me: [Incredulous] “But… I’ve had the same prescription for a decade, at least!” [Internal monologue, quite earnestly: he is wrong; he is simply wrong. Frantically texted my husband “I’m gonna fight this doctor,” to which…

Aging

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How I Almost Got Into a Fight With My Ophthalmologist
How I Almost Got Into a Fight With My Ophthalmologist
Aging

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Apr 30, 2018

Am I Still ME? Postpartum Identity Crisis

“Can you even remember life before her?” my mom asked expectantly, referring to my 2 year-old daughter. “YES!” I practically shouted back, looking at my poor mother as though she had lost her damn mind. I had my daughter when I was 37 years old, and she’s only 2. I…

Parenting

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Am I Still ME? Postpartum Identity Crisis
Am I Still ME? Postpartum Identity Crisis
Parenting

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Feb 5, 2018

Have I confused being an introvert with being a woman?

I like working with my hands in my free time, to balance the research, writing, and negotiation that occupies my professional life. Sewing, cooking, and craft projects are my favorite. In my latest brainstorm, I decided to design stickers with the theme, “Secret Thoughts of an Introvert.” I had come…

Metoo

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Metoo

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Jan 2, 2018

Post-Vacation, Working Mom Guilt Spiral

I couldn’t tie my shoes, or even see them anymore, my vision obscured by a mess of soft, dark brown curls. My toddler had a death-grip on my neck, allowing me only micro movements as she pleaded, “NOOOOO! No, mama. I come, too.” She turned to stare up at me…

Parenting

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Post-Vacation, Working Mom Guilt Spiral
Post-Vacation, Working Mom Guilt Spiral
Parenting

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Dec 15, 2017

We Can’t Have A Wok

“I love cooking with a wok. I wish we could have a wok, but we can’t. We have committed to a minimalist lifestyle,” my friend shrugged matter-of-factly. At first, I thought she was joking. Seeing that she was completely earnest, I resisted the impulse to laugh or roll my eyes…

Lifestyle

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We Can’t Have A Wok
We Can’t Have A Wok
Lifestyle

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Dec 5, 2017

A Mother’s Worth

“How was your weekend?” my coworker too-loudly shouted across the room. He had not adjusted his voice for the fact that he was still wearing headphones. “Oh, fine. How was yours?” I said blandly, careful not to spark any follow-up questions. “Too much work!” he shouted back. I fake laughed…

Self Worth

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A Mother’s Worth
A Mother’s Worth
Self Worth

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Nov 21, 2017

Thank you, Mom. Thank you, moms.

Mom, I’m sorry. I’m sorry to ALL moms out there. I’m sorry that before I became a mom, I judged every single thing you did, from the age at which you decided to have children, to how you disciplined your children, to whether you worked “outside the home,” to where…

Motherhood

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Thank you, Mom. Thank you, moms.
Thank you, Mom. Thank you, moms.
Motherhood

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